Stihl MS 381 User Manual

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MS 381
: Pull out the spark arresting
screen (3).
: Clean the spark arresting screen.
If the screen is damaged or heavily
carbonized, fit a new one.
: Refit the spark arresting screen and
the muffler exhaust casing.
: Remove the screws (1).
: Lift the fan housing from the
crankcase and pull it away to
sideways.
: Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
to carefully remove the spring clip
(2) from the starter post.
: Carefully remove the rope rotor with
washer (3) and pawl (4).
The rewind spring may pop out
during this procedure – take care to
avoid injury.
: Use a screwdriver to pry the rope (5)
out of the starter grip.
: Remove the remaining rope from
the rotor and grip, making sure the
sleeve is not pushed out of the grip.
: Thread the new rope through the
top of the starter grip and guide
bushing (6).
: Pull the rope through the rotor and
secure it with a simple overhand
knot.
538BA004 KN
3
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring
1
1
1
215BA012 KN
4
3
2
215BA013 KN
6
215TI014 KN
5

Stihl MS 381 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 381
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English